Which cruise style is right for you?

Because the best cruise isn't the one everyone else loves. It's the one that fits you.

Maybe you picture yourself sipping wine as you sail through the heart of Europe.

Or waking up somewhere so remote that the only way to get there is by expedition ship.

Maybe you're drawn to the intimacy of a yacht, the relaxed luxury of a small ocean ship, or a bigger ship with fabulous restaurants, entertainment and plenty to do.

They're all cruises. But they're very different vacations.

And choosing the wrong type of cruise can matter a lot more than choosing the wrong ship.

Before you start comparing cruise lines, figure out how you actually want to cruise.

I've created "Which Cruise Style Is Right for You?" to help you cut through the endless options and understand which cruise experiences are most likely to fit the way you like to travel.

Inside, we'll explore:

Ocean Cruising

For travelers who love choice, entertainment, amenities, and a ship that's part of the vacation.

Small-Ship Cruising

For travelers who'd happily trade waterslides and crowds for more intimate ships, interesting ports and a quieter onboard experience.

River Cruising

For travelers who want to unpack once and watch the destination unfold just outside their window.

Yacht-Style Cruising

For travelers drawn to intimate ships, relaxed luxury, smaller harbors and a decidedly un-mega-ship experience.

Expedition
Cruising

For travelers who look at places like Antarctica and the Galápagos and think, I need to see that for myself.

Tips and Tricks

You'll also discover the questions I use as a cruise travel advisor to help determine which experience fits a traveler best, and the differences that aren't always obvious when you're scrolling through cruise websites.

Stop searching for the "best" cruise.

The better questions are:

✦ How do you want to spend your days?

✦ What do you want your ship to feel like?

✦ How important are the destinations?

✦ What kind of service, dining and atmosphere make a vacation feel special to you?

Hi, I'm Greta Smith, cruise travel advisor and owner of Savvy Travel Design.

One of the most important things I've learned from more than a decade in the cruise industry is that the cruise one person can't stop raving about can be completely wrong for someone else.

There are thousands of sailings, hundreds of ships and dozens of cruise lines all trying to convince you they're the answer.

This guide will help you cut through the noise and discover your personal cruise style. Once you know, the enormous cruise world starts getting a whole lot smaller (and simpler).

Ready to find the cruise that's right for you?

Get the free pdf guide to finding your cruise style